Ava Bennett hated admitting when she was wrong.
Especially about Damien Laurent.
Because for years, she had imagined him as the villain.
The untouchable billionaire sitting at the top of a company built on other people’s pain.
But the man sitting across from her in that quiet restaurant didn't look like a villain.
He looked exhausted.
Like a man fighting a battle nobody else could see.
And that annoyed her.
Because hating him was supposed to be easy.
Trusting him?
That was dangerous.
"So," Ava said, folding her arms, "you want me to work with you."
Damien nodded.
"For now."
She r